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Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

Swedish

Swedish designer-siblings Uno Kristiansson and Östen Kristiansson are best known to collectors of vintage furniture for their imaginative lighting and mirrors. As partners, Uno Östen Kristiansson united high-quality, practical Scandinavian modern design with fresh innovation. 

Uno and Östen Kristiansson were born in southern Sweden. Their father was a furniture maker who owned a workshop — Vittsjo — that was named for the village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno opened his workshop in the same village. He called his company Luxus and brought his younger brother Östen on board as a designer and builder.

Like lots of designers of the era, the Kristianssons favored traditional teak wood but also employed more forward-looking materials such as glass, acrylic, leather and plastic. While their work spoke to the organic forms and craftsmanship that is typical of many Scandinavian modern designers, the brothers created minimalist oak mirrors and shapely pine wall lights — which often featured an integration of rattan — that set them apart from other artisans in their field. 

Around 1966, Östen took over their father’s workshop and renamed it Östen Kristiansson AB. He eventually returned the company’s name to Vittsjo

After 1970, Uno and Östen Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. They designed most of these works in acrylic, and wood became more of a secondary material in their composition. Collectors and interior designers continue to prize the many inventive furnishings they produced.

Find vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson table lamps, wall lights and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Uno Östen Kristiansson
Pine Sofa by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden 1970s High-quality sofa with a solid pine wood frame, crafted in Sweden. Features distinctive turned details and a perfect balance...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Fabric, Pine

Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs Leather and Oak
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954 Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Stool by Uno Osten Kristiansson
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Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Three-legged stool by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
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Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Scandinavian design by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, this rare three-legged stool was produced by Luxus in Vittsjö during the 1960s. Made out of solid oak and upholstered in b...
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Leather, Oak

1950s Pair of Restored Uno and Osten Kristiansson "Hunting" Chairs and Ottoman
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Upholstered in boucle fabric - Ottoman Dimensions: 43x56x45
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Hunting Chair 204 by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting chair was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs at the top of Swedish desi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair Leather and Oak
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954 Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This unique des...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Uno Östen Kristiansson Hunting Chair for Luxus Sweden 1954 Wegner Danish
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original, very rare 1954 Hunting chair, produced by Luxus in Sweden. The chair was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. This example is in excellent original c...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Teak

Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxus Vittsjö folding stool in original vintage condition with natural leather cover on solid oak.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Uno Östen Kristiansson Hunting Easy Chair Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hunting easy chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Uno and Östen Kristiansson stool for Luxus Vittsjo
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Skokie, IL
Uno and Östen Kristiansson stool for Luxus Vittsjo, Sweden Dimensions: 17 1/4" h x 19 3/4" w x 14 1/4" d Materials: oak, leather, brass Condition: Excellent
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Brass

Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden Swedish ‘model 203’ oak foldable stool from the 1950s, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and prod...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vitts...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Metal

Hunting Chair 204 by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting chair was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs in the top of Swedish desi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954 Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Oak

3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
By Uno Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960's Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Metal

1950s Pair of Swedish Three Legged Stools by Uno Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of low three-legged stools, designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden in the 1950s. The listed price includes the pair of stools as shown. Their design ...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Leather, Foam, Teak

Uno Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Uno Östen Kristiansson Stool Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno Östen Kristiansson Seating

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Uno Östen Kristiansson seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Uno Östen Kristiansson seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Uno Östen Kristiansson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Uno Östen Kristiansson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Goran Malmvall, and David Rosén. Prices for Uno Östen Kristiansson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,107 and can go as high as $13,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,096.

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